The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·25119·Announced 2025-02-13

Umarex USA Recalls T4E TR50 Air Pistols Due to Ejecting CO2 Cartridge Impact Hazard

Umarex USA is recalling about 26,500 T4E TR50 Air Pistols because the CO2 cartridge can eject unintentionally with force. The company has received 30 reports of this occurring, including 7 reports of injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The manufacturer has received 7 reports of injury including fractured hands, broken fingers, and contusions resulting from unintentional CO2 cartridge ejection. These significant injury reports meet the rubric criterion for Score 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Umarex USA is recalling the T4E TR50 Air Pistol, a CO2-powered recreational training product. The air pistol shoots rubber, plastic, or powder ball (non-lethal) ammunition and is about nine inches long with a black plastic polymer construction. Model numbers affected are 2292112, 2280182, and 2280199.

The CO2 cartridge can be unintentionally ejected with force from the handle, creating an impact hazard. The manufacturer has received 30 reports of the CO2 cartridge unintentionally ejecting, including 7 reports of injury. Reported injuries include fractured hands, broken fingers, and contusions.

Approximately 26,500 units were sold at Big 5 stores in the Western United States, Modern Combat Sports in Vista, California, and online through mcsus.com, Amazon.com, and Valken.com from May 2022 through July 2023 for approximately $110.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols and contact Umarex at 877-212-1036 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday), email [email protected], or visit t4eguns.com/recall to register for a free replacement air pistol with free return shipping.

The recalled product

Product
T4E TR50 Air Pistols
Manufacturer
Umarex USA, of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Category
Consumer Product — Recreational Air Pistol
Hazard
  • impact-hazard
  • cartridge-ejection
Affected units
26,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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